Convert arpent to chain
Please provide values below to convert arpent [arpent] to chain [ch], or Convert chain to arpent.
How to Convert Arpent to Chain
1 arpent = 2.90909090909091 ch
Example: convert 15 arpent to ch:
15 arpent = 15 × 2.90909090909091 ch = 43.6363636363636 ch
Arpent to Chain Conversion Table
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Arpent
An arpent is a unit of length and a unit of area. As a unit of length, it is approximately 192 feet.
History/Origin
The arpent was a pre-metric French unit of measurement. It was used in France and its North American colonies, including parts of the United States.
Current Use
The arpent is an obsolete unit, but it may still be found in old land records in some parts of North America.
Chain
A chain is a unit of length equal to 66 feet, or 22 yards.
History/Origin
The chain was developed by English surveyor Edmund Gunter in the early 17th century. It was designed to be a convenient length for surveying land.
Current Use
The chain is still used in some surveying applications and is the length of a cricket pitch.